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Shared route for cyclists and pedestrians sign
What does the Shared route for cyclists and pedestrians sign mean?
A bicycle above walking people in a blue circle marks a path shared by cyclists and pedestrians.
Also known as: Shared use path
What it means
This route is shared by pedal cycles and pedestrians only.
The bicycle and the walking figures show that both cyclists and pedestrians use the same path, with no dividing line.
Cyclists should take care around pedestrians, and pedestrians should be aware of cyclists.
Where you'll see it
On shared-use paths away from the road, and on some shared paths beside it.
Rules to know
The sign marks a shared route for pedal cycles and pedestrians only.
Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 40
Cycle tracks may be shared with pedestrians.
The Highway Code, Rule 140
Common mistakes
Mistake: Confusing it with the separated route sign.
Instead: A dividing line on the sign means the cyclists and pedestrians have separate sides.
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- Know Your Traffic Signs (Department for Transport, Sixth edition, 2023), Bus and cycle signs, p. 40
- The Highway Code, Rule 140
Sign image: Department for Transport, Traffic sign images (diagram 956). © Crown copyright, reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Last reviewed 11 October 2026. This page explains the sign in our own words; for the full rules, see The Highway Code. How we source and check content